Social assistance reductions kick in: The province is reducing benefits to those on transitional employment allowance by $20 per month. Travel benefits for people in residential care are also being reduced. Although the province walked back some of its planned reductions to funeral services for those on social assistance, there will still be less money available than there was before the provincial budget. Benefits for low-income earners in need of chiropractic services are also being reduced.

New law to help renters fleeing domestic violence comes into force: New rights are being provided to renters leaving abusive relationships. As of July 1, it will be easier for people in abusive relationships to get out of lease agreements.

Innovation incentive available: A new incentive to help innovation companies will come into force. Basically, it lowers the tax rate for companies with intellectual property based in Saskatchewan.

Long term care increases: Staying in a provincial long-term care home will cost more, as the province’s fee increase starts on July 1.

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